Yusuke Kihira, DPM
NPI 1821550013 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · San Luis Obispo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yusuke Kihira, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in San Luis Obispo, CA (NPI 1821550013).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821550013
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E5857 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,858 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 932 | $94 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 743 | $47 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 352 | $115 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 222 | $77 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 164 | $89 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 69 | $136 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 48 | 18 |
| Cephalexin | 31 | 23 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 11 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 16 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 16 | — |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 16 | — |
| Gabapentin | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$139 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1101 Las Tablas Rd Ste KTempleton, CA 93465-5604Phone: (805) 434-2009Fax: (805) 434-0119
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-05
- Last updated
- 2022-05-06
- Certified
- 2022-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yusuke Kihira's NPI number?
- Yusuke Kihira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821550013, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yusuke Kihira's specialty?
- Yusuke Kihira is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Yusuke Kihira located?
- Yusuke Kihira's practice location on file with NPPES is 1551 Bishop St Ste 310c, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4637.
- What is Yusuke Kihira's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yusuke Kihira is (805) 543-7788.
- Does Yusuke Kihira accept Medicare?
- Yusuke Kihira is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yusuke Kihira's NPI active?
- Yes — Yusuke Kihira's NPI (1821550013) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.